4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Eating


Updated 01/22/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Eating

Between meetings, appointments, work deadlines, errands, family obligations, and trips to the gym, our lives can be so busy that we fill our bellies with the quickest, easiest bites we can get our hands on. Whether your goal is to drop unwanted pounds or eat healthier, it's in your best interest to pause before you take your first bite and ask yourself these four important questions. Am I Read more

Food For Thought: What Do You Know About Brain Food For Tots?


Updated 10/10/11 10:04 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Brain Food For Kids

Are brain-boosting foods on the menu? Eighty percent of a tot's brain is formed by the time they're 3 years old, and eating well is an important part of that development. While diet alone isn't going to turn a lil one into a nuclear physicist or child prodigy, there are certain nutrients that encourage healthy brain development. How much do you know about these brain-boosting superfoods? Take Read more

5 Foods That Banish Belly Fat


Updated 03/09/12 3:21 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Foods That Decrease Belly Fat

There are exercises that target your abs to help you get the rock-hard stomach you've always dreamed of. But if you really want to double-team belly bulge, you'll need to eliminate sugar and processed carbs while also incorporating fat-burning foods into your diet. Keep reading to see which foods can help trim inches from your waistline! Source: Thinkstock Read more

Keep Your Fridge and Pantry Stocked With These 5 New Superfoods


Updated 07/28/11 8:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best New Superfoods of 2011

It's amazing how many foods are out there that help with everything from weight loss to reducing your appetite to improving your sex life. As more studies are done, researchers these days are finding even more amazing superfoods. Read on for the top five new superfoods that should be in your fridge or pantry at all times! 5 New Superfoods to Stock in Your Fridge and Pantry 1. Seaweed. A new Read more

Antioxidant Royalty: Which Foods Are the Richest?


Updated 10/07/10 1:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Do You Know Which Foods Are Richer in Antioxidants?

Want to look and feel younger? Time to bulk up on your antioxidants! Foods rich in the anti-aging molecule are often tasty, recipe-friendly, and readily available at most grocery stores. The question is, do you know which ones they are? Come take my quiz to see if you are knowledgeable in the world of the super food! Take the Quiz Read more

5 Foods Packed With Potassium


Updated 09/13/10 1:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Foods Rich in Potassium

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a banana a day may keep the leg cramps away. When people hear the word potassium, they often think immediately of bananas. While the yellow fruit may be a decent source of the essential nutrient, it doesn't pack the most punch. Why, you may ask, do we need a good dose of potassium? In addition to the mineral potentially helping to reduce hypertension, Read more

Speak Up: What Healthy Foods Kill Your Self-Control?


Updated 08/05/10 1:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 69 comments

Healthy Foods That Kill Your Self-Control

Not-so-healthy foods definitely call to me. Sometimes I can't help overindulge when it comes to my Gramma's homemade carrot cake, vanilla ice cream, or potato chips. I'm sure you can relate, but do you have the same tendencies when it comes to certain delicious healthy foods? FitSugar reader Chelsea25 admitted she has no self-control when it comes to almond butter and is wondering what healthy Read more

10 Healthy Ways to Jazz Up Your Yogurt


Updated 07/19/10 12:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

10 Healthy Ways to Jazz Up Your Yogurt

I'm all about the Greek yogurt these days, but it can get monotonous if your morning yogurt routine doesn't budge from the usual accoutrements. I've got some Summer-friendly ways to top off, blend up, or freeze your creamy goodness, transforming it into a whole new healthy treat! Source: Thinkstock Read more

5 Foods That Fight Fat


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

5 Foods That Fight Fat

It's pretty easy to name a list of fatty foods — french fries, donuts, and cakes are a few that come to my mind. But what about fat-fighting foods? Besides being good for you already, there's a growing list of foods that actually help burn fat. Check out our list of what to stock up on if you want to slim down. Source: Flickr User thebittenword.com Read more

Salty Series: "Healthy" Foods


Updated 05/19/08 7:24 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Salty Series: "Healthy" Foods

As we all know, premade foods can contain huge amounts of hidden sodium, but weren't you surprised by the disgustingly high amounts in the entrées and smaller dishes I told you about? Well here is a list of foods, published in Men's Health, that should also be ashamed of itself. These foods are posing as healthy, but they have insane amounts of salt. Just a reminder that the upper limit of daily Read more